Steubenville Herald Star: Honored Veteran recalls service
As guest speaker, U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-Wheeling, praised Schwertfeger and others who volunteered to serve in World War II, then returned to work with others in developing such innovations as interstate highways and the space program.
As he was presented the Brooke County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation's Veteran of the Year award, World War II veteran Bill Schwertfeger said it was tough for him to relate the many aspects of his military experience in one brief acceptance speech. But he touched on many of them as he spoke to those attending the group's annual dinner-dance Saturday at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall. "There are a lot of faces to combat. It's scary, it's boring, it's cold and it's red. I can't say too much about that," said Schwertfeger, alluding to the death of a fellow soldier and West Virginian, Henry Smelts, from sniper fire. To read entire article, click here. |
